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Roof survey in Ivychurch, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Ivychurch, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a roof survey works in Ivychurch
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and worn or blocked valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Ivychurch may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Ivychurch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ivychurch, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ivychurch
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Local roofs in Ivychurch
Ivychurch is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Ivychurch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ivychurch is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN29. If you’re just outside Ivychurch, we cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ivychurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ivychurch is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Ivychurch includes Burnthouse Pen.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Common questions in Ivychurch
Can a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Ivychurch is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.